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craigmeaselOct 5, 2018

Peppermint is an action thriller which tells the story of young mother Riley North (Jennifer Garner) who awakens from a coma after her husband and daughter are killed in a brutal attack on the family. When the system frustratingly shields thePeppermint is an action thriller which tells the story of young mother Riley North (Jennifer Garner) who awakens from a coma after her husband and daughter are killed in a brutal attack on the family. When the system frustratingly shields the murderers from justice, Riley sets out to transform herself from citizen to urban guerilla. Channeling her frustration into personal motivation, she spends years in hiding honing her mind, body and spirit to become an unstoppable force - eluding the underworld, the LAPD and the FBI - as she methodically delivers her personal brand of justice… Expand

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rhldrSep 15, 2018

Better than average action movie. Garner is compelling as lead. A little slow getting started then moved along the last 2/3 of movie. Good choice for a matinee or eventually a rental.

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moviechatterOct 16, 2018

Jennifer Garner is an Avenging Angel of Death Serving Justice with a M-16.
Jennifer Garner goes from a suburban “Girl Scout mom” to bad ass gun toting assassin, Riley North, on a mission to kill anyone involved the murder of her family. YouJennifer Garner is an Avenging Angel of Death Serving Justice with a M-16.
Jennifer Garner goes from a suburban “Girl Scout mom” to bad ass gun toting assassin, Riley North, on a mission to kill anyone involved the murder of her family. You probably know Jennifer Garner from her Capital One commercials or her overly publicized three-year divorce proceedings from rehabbed Ben Affleck. Yet, not too long ago she was Sidney Bristow, a sexy undercover spy, in J.J. Abrams’ Alias. Or you might remember her as the beautiful sword swinging ninja assassin-for-hire in Marvel’s Elecktra? In Peppermint, Jennifer Garner returns with a vengeance. Riley’s super cute 9-year-old daughter (Cailey Fleming – Star Wars: The Force Awakens) and handsome husband (Jeff Hephner – Interstellar) are in the movie just long enough to for you to fall in love with them and becomes outraged when they are machine gunned down by the L.A. Mexican drug cartel while innocently eating peppermint ice cream cones at the Carnival. Despite Riley identification of the face tattooed killers in a line up, the corrupt judge lets them go. Enraged, Riley goes off the grid for five years hiding in L.A.’s Skid Row, training and preparing to exact her revenge. Director Pierre Morel (Taken) knows action movies, and like Taken this one is no exception. Sometimes when a movie is firing on all cylinders it is criticized for being too formulaic. Sure, it won’t win any Oscars, and this was no John Wick, but this was a fun ride of non-stop violent revenge. While not for everybody, if you liked Death Wish, Punisher or The Equalizer, you will love Peppermint.… Expand

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Tony1984Nov 1, 2019

A Mary Sue Death Wish wanna be. It actually had the ingredients for a decent movie. With a semi-competent director and scriptwriter, it could have been good. But it didn't and it wasn't. Fails on every level. Even the title is a loser.

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donreneNov 23, 2018

Critics blundered a movie review again. I thought this movie was fantastic, Jennifer Garner really had you feeling for this woman. No she couldn't fly, add no super powers but she kicks butt.

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ryu9376Oct 15, 2018

This movie was even better than I expected... & I was more than pleasantly surprised by Jennifer Garner, Action Star.

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Ikereviews1Aug 19, 2019

It's a ok movie. It isn't a good movie nor a bad movie. The movie is slow at the beginning and sad at the beginning. There are a lot of action scenes in this movie. Also the plot is ok and another revenge movie.

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MustangGirlSep 8, 2018

Im very annoyed that these critics rated this movie the way that they did. Just saw it today and I think it's a great comeback film for Jennifer Garner. She did something in this film that most NEVER do. I won't ruin it for those you haven'tIm very annoyed that these critics rated this movie the way that they did. Just saw it today and I think it's a great comeback film for Jennifer Garner. She did something in this film that most NEVER do. I won't ruin it for those you haven't seen the film. Great film! Worth seeing. I hope she decides to do more films in the future.… Expand

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ShaunnaSep 9, 2018

This movie was excellent. I am not familiar with Alias but I am now a Jennifer Garner fan! She kicked butt and took names. I actually want to see it again today. Great ending which sets it up for a sequel.

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LamontRaymondSep 7, 2018

Garner really makes this movie - she knows she's in a relatively low-rent revenge flick, but she doesn't act like it. Reminds me of her stellar performances in Alias about 13 years ago. The woman is ageless. The supporting cast, theGarner really makes this movie - she knows she's in a relatively low-rent revenge flick, but she doesn't act like it. Reminds me of her stellar performances in Alias about 13 years ago. The woman is ageless. The supporting cast, the writing, and the directing are all very average, but the star is gold.… Expand

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JLuis_001Sep 22, 2018

Jennifer Garner put effort and desire into her first action role in 11 years since she starred in ''The Kingdom'' but apparently she was the only interested in doing so because ''Peppermint'' is a action thriller very simplistic andJennifer Garner put effort and desire into her first action role in 11 years since she starred in ''The Kingdom'' but apparently she was the only interested in doing so because ''Peppermint'' is a action thriller very simplistic and conventional and also too similar to all the ones that Bruce Willis has delivered in recent years.… Expand

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EquinoqsSep 24, 2018

No idea why critics hated this film so much. I found it to be a very enjoyable but dark revenge-action film that makes you root for a killer in the best Death Wish style. Jennifer Garner is a believable vigilante, though I would've liked forNo idea why critics hated this film so much. I found it to be a very enjoyable but dark revenge-action film that makes you root for a killer in the best Death Wish style. Jennifer Garner is a believable vigilante, though I would've liked for the film not to have skipped over her transformation from mom to trained mercenary.… Expand

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MattBrady99Oct 7, 2018

Despite Jennifer Garner acting efforts, but her hard work is put to waste in this boring revenge movie. It's laughable how the title 'Peppermint' is named after an ice cream, and it wants to be taken serious.

Why dose Pierre Morel keepDespite Jennifer Garner acting efforts, but her hard work is put to waste in this boring revenge movie. It's laughable how the title 'Peppermint' is named after an ice cream, and it wants to be taken serious.

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Sv4roGSep 24, 2018

Another example of how critics are disconnected from what audience likes to watch. Movie is good, fun and relaxing. It's time for distributors to stop listening to critics if they want to sell tickets.

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manningn15Sep 14, 2018

I really liked this movie. The action and fight scenes were spectacular. Jennifer Garner's performance was stupendous. The soundtrack and musical score were fantastic.

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DufreshestSep 22, 2018

Easy on the Stomach (Peppermint Review)
Peppermint is not really a complex film. It's a straight forward action film that feels like a showcase for Jennifer Garner. Are there underlying messages? Yes, and I think the film tries to be moreEasy on the Stomach (Peppermint Review)
Peppermint is not really a complex film. It's a straight forward action film that feels like a showcase for Jennifer Garner. Are there underlying messages? Yes, and I think the film tries to be more hardcore than clever e.g. don't enable or let substance abusing take precedence over child rearing or suffer consequences. Is this film social commentary? It definitely leaves the viewer to discern then decide which is always an interesting dilemma for an audience.

Vigilanteism (eh-hrm…) in Peppermint is holy water against hell fire except in the confines of the legal system - illegal. Who is going to stand against systemic corruption and how? Riley and "a very particular set of skills."

The film is decent and feels like a warm-up for the lot of films releasing with female protagonists embarking on their quests of justice, righting the wrongs of evil men.

Overall Grade: C+

-K.D.

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clarkaddisonSep 13, 2018

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Jennifer Garner is trying her best. She succeeds in being a loving mother who after getting her world torn apart becomes a symbol of justice. Not like good justice but like a violent gun totting batman justice. It sounds weird, but I believe this works well with what they are going for. After being broken and destroyed by the system she trains for years to become a killer. I love they added this. Sometimes it`s just explained by, oh golly I forgot she was military trained back in her service years. It makes sense it takes time for her to be this way. A scared person pees themselves. THAT’S REALISM. Villains when scared resort to out lash and typical things cowards do. I love all the realism like this, even how Jennifer or Riley holds all her guns make sense. There are some small details that continue. Jennifer gets stabbed and for the rest of the film that side, or leg hurts, and she shows it with every step. I love continuity. There is fluid action. It is in between the long shots of John Wick style action and quick edits like Taken 3. It is a healthy mix that is easy to follow. Film name is weird, could have picked something else. All movement is military.… Expand

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elane15Sep 16, 2018

I thought the idea was good, but the execution of this movie was poor. Personally didn’t think that Jennifer Garner was the right fit for this movie.

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FelicityFenwickSep 7, 2018

No clue what the critics saw, but this is a fun action movie! I've always loved Jennifer Garner's ass-kicking ways (she's been wasted in sentimental dramas for the last decade or so). It's MUCH better than something like the new Willis DeathNo clue what the critics saw, but this is a fun action movie! I've always loved Jennifer Garner's ass-kicking ways (she's been wasted in sentimental dramas for the last decade or so). It's MUCH better than something like the new Willis Death Wish. Check it out....… Expand

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CloudWalkerSep 10, 2018

Looks good to me. Bit of same old same old, but seems a good robust, vengeance film. Like to see the whole thing.

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RelaxedmikeSep 20, 2018

Stereotypical revenge movie. Garner played her role well though. This is a perfect movie to watch at home via Redbox when you got abasolutely..Nothing. And I do mean Nothing..else to do.
I've seen this theme in a thousand movies in myStereotypical revenge movie. Garner played her role well though. This is a perfect movie to watch at home via Redbox when you got abasolutely..Nothing. And I do mean Nothing..else to do.
I've seen this theme in a thousand movies in my life..drowned out by gunfire. I've forgotten it already.… Expand

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StraciatellasOct 17, 2018

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This was just not good. The first 5 minutes of the movie give you the idea that you are about to watch a groundbreaking (seriously, they kill the girl?), emotionally strong movie with a strong foundation and background story. However, nothing is further from the truth when Garner suddenly emerges from a five year absence as a fully combat-ready-super-assassin, with no more then a 3 second Youtube video as explanation of how she got there. The movie than goes on to bore you for another +/- 90 minutes with pretty much standard one-of action movie writing and “unexpected” plot twists. After having seen the trailer I was under the impression that this would finally be a one-of action movie worth watching, couldn’t have been more disappointed.… Expand

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smudgerizeJan 15, 2019

"Can I have a peppermint?" "You can have a peppermint." "That's too hot for me." "Bleh!" "Hey!" "AH!" "I don't like the peppermint." "You don't like the peppermint?" "No! It's too spicy."

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moviecritic68Oct 11, 2018

Pretty simple premise. Had a hard time buying into the main character's transformation. All in all a so-so popcorn eating action film with a ridiculous title choice.

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jackson_jacksonSep 22, 2018

All though it was a good movie overall i thought that the main character could have been played much better by the acting ledgion tim allan famous for his works in tim allans zoom

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patequiaSep 8, 2018

I'm a latina immigrant. In this climate of hate this is the very worst and irresponsible movie to make. It just feels like making a victim out of Jennifer Gardner's character is a cheap excuse for some people in America to root for a personI'm a latina immigrant. In this climate of hate this is the very worst and irresponsible movie to make. It just feels like making a victim out of Jennifer Gardner's character is a cheap excuse for some people in America to root for a person like them to shoot people like me.… Expand

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LegendaryLassDec 16, 2018

A dreadful, cartoonishly over-the-top redux of Death Wish or The Punisher. Garner has moments of impressiveness as an action star, but the gore and awful acting will put off most viewers with any sense of taste.

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RmyWifNov 30, 2018

Once again, the critics got it wrong! Did they see what I just watched? I've been waiting for Peppermint to come out after seeing the trailer, bought it tonight and couldn't wait to watch it with my husband. As a 40-something soccer mom, IOnce again, the critics got it wrong! Did they see what I just watched? I've been waiting for Peppermint to come out after seeing the trailer, bought it tonight and couldn't wait to watch it with my husband. As a 40-something soccer mom, I couldn't help but root for Riley. It was easy to empathize with her and cheer her on. This is now one of my new favorite movies. How this has a low rating is beyond me..... I have over 1200 movies on my VUDU account (we are a bit of a movie fanatic family) and this is on my top 5 of all time favorite action movies. I've always loved Jennifer Garner, but now, I have a serious girl crush on her. She's bad ass. I signed up to Metacritic tonight, just so I could leave a review because I was so disappointed with pretentious critics who think they know what makes a good film. Don't trust the critics, this is a must see!… Expand

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JoeCoolMay 9, 2020

Very cliché and unbelievable revenge action movie. It starts out pretty good, but gets totally unbelievable in a hurry. In the end you'll be glad it's over, that's something I guess.